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A Road Map for the Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis
Author
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Congenital syphilis is the oldest recognized congenital infection, and continues to account for extensive global perinatal morbidity and mortality today.
Serious adverse pregnancy outcomes caused by maternal syphilis infection are prevented with screening early in pregnancy and prompt treatment of women testing positive.
Intramuscular penicillin, an inexpensive antibiotic on the essential medicine list of nations all over the world, effectively cures infection and prevents congenital syphilis.
In fact, at a cost of $11–15 per disability adjusted life year (DALY) averted, maternal syphilis screening and treatment is among the most cost-effective public health interventions in existence.
Yet implementation of this basic public health intervention is sporadic in countries with highest congenital syphilis burden.
We discuss the global burden of this devastating disease, current progress and ongoing challenges for its elimination in countries with highest prevalence, and next steps in ensuring a world free of preventable perinatal deaths caused by syphilis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kamb, Mary L.. 2010. A Road Map for the Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kamb, Mary L.. A Road Map for the Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kamb, Mary L.. A Road Map for the Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462598
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462598